How to Get Accepted Into Berklee (Or Any Elite Music School)

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03:42 - 3. Audition/Interview Phase
05:03 - 4. Acceptance or Rejection
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  • @shermanngjazz
    @shermanngjazz2 жыл бұрын

    I got into Berklee in 2018, I was very excited but then I realized my parents and I could not afford it and I did not receive any scholarships which was disheartening. So I decided to attend UW Madison to major in data science while still taking a piano class. I just graduated in May 2022 and now I'm an intern for the Minnesota Twins baseball team!

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it came down to lack of financial assistance for the astronomical cost of attendance. Such a shame that there’s a barrier to entry simply due to economical status and income.

  • @tejkk16
    @tejkk163 жыл бұрын

    Can u please tell me what is the procedure to apply to Berkelee

  • @bathujoyce1423
    @bathujoyce142310 ай бұрын

    Any could help me? I am an International student. I want to study in USA in Music Production. But I can't afford more than $10000-12000 tuition fees in a year. I need a scholarship also, could you guys suggest me which university will be best for me? thanks, advance.

  • @alex11v3
    @alex11v32 жыл бұрын

    To get into Berklee you have to pay? Also, all of this things are made online or you can also make irl?

  • @swastikroy6056
    @swastikroy6056 Жыл бұрын

    Hii Carlos, Hope you are doing well. I was just wondering if you could your works which got you into Berklee with us . It would be very helpful for us to understand the quality of composition they expect from us .

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    Жыл бұрын

    I honestly don't know exactly which pieces I submitted, but I tried to be as varied as possible. I'm sure I submitted one of my first orchestral pieces: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l46LqMuDYNu5h9o.html It's not fabulous or complex, but it should my aptitude for orchestral writing and scoring. It also depends what track of composition you want to study (i.e. traditional, film, media, etc.)

  • @aigulmoldabayeva8441
    @aigulmoldabayeva84413 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am applying to Global Entertainment and Music Business School any ideas on question "What can I bring to Berklee?" except organizing activites?

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try to think of what value you can offer by being a part of Berklee. Like the impact you can make while attending there.

  • @Aryanprakash24
    @Aryanprakash243 жыл бұрын

    Is there any way of scholarships.on what basis,do they offer it. Am 16 so i hv time to learn right?

  • @fastandbulbous6282

    @fastandbulbous6282

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep! Scholarships are a thing for berklee but they are fairly competitive You have plenty of time

  • @soundsbysisa
    @soundsbysisa3 жыл бұрын

    do they check your gpa scores to apply??? also can you study vocals, songwriting and daw/software composition at the same time????? even tho i haven't done any composition before but still wanna learn????

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    So like any college, they'll use your high school transcripts which has your GPA on it. And I'd say its pretty rare to double-major at these conservatories if that's what you mean. But they have separate composition tracks you can choose, like only jazz, classical, film, electronic, etc. You would need to pick one and stick to it I'd say.

  • @soundsbysisa

    @soundsbysisa

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CarlosLalonde i'm so lost💀

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soundsbysisa Pretty much stick to one niche.

  • @AlsoKnownAsTheOracle

    @AlsoKnownAsTheOracle

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@soundsbysisa There is a "professional music" major at berklee college of music. It involves basically all of the majors, teaching you everything so you can "pave your own way through the industry"

  • @maurielbarrino
    @maurielbarrino Жыл бұрын

    do you have to go to a different school before applying for berklee or can you apply right out of high school ?

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    Жыл бұрын

    I just applied my senior year. That simple!

  • @landobeats6423
    @landobeats64233 жыл бұрын

    Is there anyway to know if I am capable to get accepted by Berklee? geat video! Keep up the good work man!

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check their audition/application page on their website. It lays out what is required and what they look for.

  • @The_rising_Moon9
    @The_rising_Moon93 жыл бұрын

    I really want to learn music but i don't know much about music can you please tell me how can i get scholarship to study music or can you help me to learn

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everyone’s situation is different depending on how old you are right now, if you have any musical experience, and what your career goals are. If you have a few years until college, and you want to get a scholarship into music school, often you need to audition on an instrument. But for composing, some schools just want to see the pieces you’ve composed. But if you’re at square one with wanting to learn “music”, I’d suggest picking up an instrument, maybe take private lessons to expedite your learning, and learning some basic music theory for free online. Good luck!

  • @The_rising_Moon9

    @The_rising_Moon9

    3 жыл бұрын

    Okay thanks

  • @sebastianperaza7108
    @sebastianperaza71083 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if they give a computer? Also what daws do they use?

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm assuming that they expect you to bring your own computer/laptop and your choice of DAW, but I'm not sure since I applied for the classical composition program.

  • @sebastianperaza7108

    @sebastianperaza7108

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CarlosLalonde Ok thank you

  • @landobeats6423

    @landobeats6423

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need a “Beklee Mac” that has some minimum requirements listed on their website. They do not allow Windows computers for some reason, I guess it is cause they primarily teach Logic Pro

  • @kashvidhariwalofficial
    @kashvidhariwalofficial Жыл бұрын

    Is it necessary to know staff notation to go to berklee?

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably.

  • @Copilot1204
    @Copilot12043 жыл бұрын

    If im a really good singer songwriter do you think they'll accept me even if I have a bad gpa

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    Obviously I can't say for certain. While test scores, GPA, and overall academic performance isn't the main deciding factor in a school like Berklee, it for sure looks better having a good GPA. That being said, whatever you're lacking in the academic side can be made up in the "talent" side. If you have a great portfolio and can show them how Berklee will be best for your career as a musician, then that is also very good.

  • @LuiDeca
    @LuiDeca2 жыл бұрын

    You're a Berklee student too? Nice. You should join us in the Society of Composers club. Just send them an email and you're good to go.

  • @ColeHenriques
    @ColeHenriques3 жыл бұрын

    Have you decided on attending Berklee? I actually have my audition tomorrow!

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I decided not to go, but good luck!!

  • @landobeats6423

    @landobeats6423

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you get in?

  • @ColeHenriques

    @ColeHenriques

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@landobeats6423 I'm not sure yet, I get the results next month I think. But even if I do get in, I can't go there...it's too expensive lmao

  • @landobeats6423

    @landobeats6423

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColeHenriques They say it’s easy to get scholarships isn’t it?

  • @ColeHenriques

    @ColeHenriques

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@landobeats6423 Yeahhh...and it's really not lol

  • @RameshKumar-yy6hx
    @RameshKumar-yy6hx Жыл бұрын

    I am from india how can I get admission. Also I haven't any savings so what should I do.

  • @CarlosLalonde

    @CarlosLalonde

    Жыл бұрын

    These schools are insanely expensive, so unless you get a full ride from being a prodigy virtuoso, you have better luck finding a cheaper music school/conservatory that'll teach you the same skills.